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Canstar vs Settled:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Canstar had more branded searches than Settled among money guide sites in New Zealand. Canstar had about 380 branded searches, while Settled had 210. Canstar made up 1.1% of all money guide site searches we track, and Settled accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about money guide sites, Settled appeared in two of the five answers and Canstar in none.

Among money guide sites in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Canstar, about 81% more searches than Settled

Canstar 380 searchesSettled 210 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Settled, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Canstar in 0

Settled in 2 of 5Canstar in 0 of 5

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Top money guide sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Settled was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Canstar did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Sorted1st
  2. MoneyHub2nd
  3. Settled3rd
  4. interest.co.nz–
  5. Canstar–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Sorted4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • MoneyHub3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Settled2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • interest.co.nz0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Canstar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about money guide sites

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which website should I use to learn about money in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sorted
    2. 2MoneyHub

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best free money guide websites in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sorted
    2. 2MoneyHub

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best website for help buying my first home in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Settled
    2. 2Sorted

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “first home buyer nz”

    1. 1Settled

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “personal finance nz”

    1. 1Sorted
    2. 2MoneyHub

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on November 5, 2026.

Sites the answers about money guide sites cited

19 sites

  1. sorted.org.nz, cited in 4 of 5 answers

  2. moneyhub.co.nz, cited in 3 of 5 answers

  3. fma.govt.nz, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  4. moneytalks.co.nz, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  5. consumer.org.nz, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  6. settled.govt.nz, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  7. kaingaora.govt.nz, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  8. youtube.com, cited in 2 of 5 answers

  9. ird.govt.nz, cited in 1 of 5 answers

  10. workandincome.govt.nz, cited in 1 of 5 answers

  11. moneyandyou.org.nz, cited in 1 of 5 answers

  12. rea.govt.nz, cited in 1 of 5 answers

Is Canstar or Settled more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Canstar and Settled by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight money guide sites we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Canstar and Settled among money guide sites in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Canstar, Settled. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
Monthinterest.co.nzSortedMoneyHubCanstarSettled
Nov 202581.7%10.2%6.5%0.85%0.87%
Dec 202583.5%9.9%5.4%0.74%0.54%
Jan 202676.4%14.2%7.6%0.97%0.76%
Feb 202679.5%12.4%6.5%0.86%0.81%
Mar 202681.8%10.2%6.6%0.7%0.68%
Apr 202682%9.8%6.7%0.88%0.62%
May 202675.5%13.8%9.2%0.82%0.61%
Jun 202676.9%12%9.4%0.99%0.76%
Jul 202670.8%10.4%6.8%11.4%0.54%
Aug 202673.4%13.2%7.1%5.6%0.78%
Sep 202682.9%10.1%5.5%0.88%0.58%
Oct 202682.8%10.2%5.3%1.1%0.59%

How has branded search for Canstar and Settled changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Canstar took it in December 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Canstar’s share of searches among money guide sites in New Zealand moved from 0.85% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 380.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Settled’s share of searches among money guide sites in New Zealand moved from 0.87% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 210.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand money guide sites in October 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Settled in New Zealand fell 46.2% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 210 in October 2026.

How are Canstar’s and Settled’s branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canstar’s and Settled’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Canstar

3 branded search terms

  • canstar
  • canstar kiwisaver
  • canstar term deposit

Settled

3 branded search terms

  • settled govt
  • settled nz
  • settled.govt.nz

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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